Clara Nelson

Clara Corine Nelson of Potosi, Missouri passed away on January 7, 2016 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached the age of eighty four years, seven months, fourteen days. She was born on May 24, 1931, in Keiser, Arkansas, a daughter to the late Charles and Georgia (Lingel) Heugel.

Corine is survived by her beloved husband Bill Nelson of Potosi, Missouri; five children: Georgia Keck of West Memphis, Arkansas, Linda Lord of Winfield, Missouri, Larry Tyger of Memphis Tennessee, Antoinette "Toni" Patrick of Potosi, Missouri, and Donnie Tyger and wife Margurite of West Plains, Missouri; step daughter: Carol Reed and husband Bob of Potosi, Missouri; ten grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and also many other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Clara is preceded in death by her two sons: Alvin "Toby" Tyger and Randy Lee Tyger; three brothers; and two sisters.

Visitation for Corine was held at the DeClue Funeral Home on Saturday, January 9, 2015 from 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday at the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Slovensky officiating. Musical Selections were "The Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace", "I'll Fly Away" and "What a Friend We Have In Jesus". Honoring Corine by serving as pallbearers were Larry Tyger, Donnie Tyger, Brian Keck, Willie Skaggs, Cody Patrick and Jobie Keck.

Interment and final prayers will be held at the Redbud Memorial Gardens Cemetery.Funeral Arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Funeral Home.